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Colin Whittaker
Founder & Director at Informed Risk Decisions Ltd
Colin is a payments security expert with over 15 years of experience shaping risk strategy. Formerly Head of Security at APACS and PCI SSC Board Advisor, he led Visa Europe’s breach response and compliance innovations. Now independent, he advises organizations globally and speaks on cybersecurity.
Erich Kron
Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4
Erich is a veteran cybersecurity professional with 25+ years’ experience in medical, aerospace, and defense sectors. Former US Army 2nd Regional Cyber Center Security Manager, he holds CISSP and other certifications, providing training, tools, and guidance to help professionals strengthen security awareness and best practices worldwide.
Dirk Schrader
Global VP of Security Research, Netwrix
Dirk Schrader is a 25-year cybersecurity veteran with CISSP and CISM certifications. He champions cyber resilience through global projects, thought leadership, and published insights on change and vulnerability management—bridging technical, product, and strategic roles across startups and multinational corporations.
Nicholas Muy
CISO at Scrut Automation
Nicholas Muy, CISO at Scrut Automation, leads cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance initiatives. Previously a security leader at Expedia and a U.S. Department of Homeland Security cyber policy strategist, he promotes security programs aligned with business objectives. An active community advocate, Nicholas champions responsible innovation and practical approaches to organizational security.
Thomas Mackenzie
Director of Product Strategy at Lansweeper
Thomas, Director of Product Strategy at Lansweeper, brings 15 years of cybersecurity expertise in vulnerability management and ethical hacking. Founder of RankedRight and former IBM Associate Partner, he has presented at top industry events like OWASP, Blackhat, and RSA. Thomas also teaches cybersecurity at Northumbria and Abertay Dundee Universities.
